"Flying foxes are mammals, they're endearing animals, they're intelligent… they quieten down really quickly because they have horrific injuries."

The group has species' co-ordinators which take on the care of groups of similar animals with most, especially flock animals like birds, rehabilitating better in groups.

At its peak last year the group had about 120 members and is still tracking well with about 85 continuing in 2015.

More are expected to join when training begins including wildlife first aid and specific courses covering everything from possums to reptiles.

"We spend half the time talking about orphans that need specialist care because it's the first time they're away from their mother," Ms Peachy said.

For people interested in helping, but unable to take on a role as a carer, Ms Peachy said the group was on the lookout for volunteers with all sorts of skills from making possum boxes, manning the 24/7 emergency hotline, raising funds, organising events, writing fact sheets and transport.

Later this year the group plans to branch out into education with school programs.

"Schools are asking for people to come and talk, we just have been focusing on caring for animals at the moment and we are at capacity doing that," Ms Peachy said.

"We are expanding everything as efficiently and quickly as we can."

The group relies on fund-raising, but has also been able to secure grants from the ACT Herpetological Association and the ACT government.

"We need that money to pay for the phone, pay for the specialist food, insurance and all those things," she said.